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Is a cytology in pap smears normal 3 years in a row with negative hpv more accurate or is a colposcopy more accurate ? what are risks?

Q: is a cytology in pap smears normal 3 years in a row with negative hpv more accurate or is a colposcopy more accurate ? what are risks?

: A combination of both is the best tho individually too they are pretty accurate. There are no risks with either.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

A combination of both is the best tho individually too they are pretty accurate. There are no risks with either.

Answered 1/23/2023

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A member asked:

Is a cytology in pap smears normal 3 years in a row with negative hpv more accurate or is a colposcopy more accurate ? what are risks?

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